https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy Is conducting animal testing ethical? en-us 2020-02-19 16:01:33 UTC 2025-12-23 11:43:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f430.png krbernal https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447502242 Animal testing is when a live animal is used in a scientific experiment or test. Pain, distress, and suffering are inflicted on the live animal. The animal is usually killed when the experiment is over. These experiments may include: injecting an animal with harmful substances or feeding it to them, surgically removing tissues or organs, exposing them to radiation, or forcing animals to inhale toxic gases. ]]> 2020-02-19 16:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447502242 krbernal https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447503756 In the United States, there is not a ban on testing cosmetics or household products on animals. The companies decide whether or not they wish to use animal testing. Many large companies still conduct animal testing, and they own most brands that consumers find in retail stores. Windex is tested on an animal's eyes and skin to see if it causes irritation. They also test to see the effects of ingesting the product. Post-it notes are another product that uses animal testing. It is used to test the effect of the adhesive. They also use it to comply with FDA regulations, but the FDA does not insist on using animal testing, and there are alternatives. The makeup industry is at the forefront of animal testing, as animals are tested for many products in the $532 billion industry. ]]> 2020-02-19 16:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447503756 krbernal https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447508117 Products must be tested to met FDA guidelines, but there are other ways to conduct tests, apart from animal testing. Donated human tissue can be used to test the effects of ingredients in a product. Human volunteers can also be sourced to conduct tests, and there are laws that exist to protect these volunteers. No global laws exist that protect animals used for testing. Computer models that replicate human body parts, such as organs and skeletal systems, are a great alternative. Virtual experiments are organized and conducted without any adverse effects to a live creature. ]]> 2020-02-19 16:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447508117 krbernal https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447510389 Merchandise that does not test on animals is known as "cruelty-free." A symbol for "cruelty-free" is often placed on these products or a label with the namesake. This label is helpful for consumers who do not wish to support animal testing. The issue is that the FDA does not regulate the use of "cruelty-free" or "not tested on animals" labeling, so companies are able to freely use it, and continue with animal testing. The only way for a consumer to truly know whether or not a product is "cruelty-free" is to research the company and follow "cruelty-free" organizations, such as PETA, that post updated lists with "cruelty-free" products and companies.  ]]> 2020-02-19 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/krbernal/bia7rp38ebdy/wish/447510389